A8.20 Reasonable assistance

A8.20 Reasonable assistance

See also Official Information Act 1982 s 13

Reasonable assistance must be given to the person making a request. This may involve telephoning or writing to the requestor to clarify what information is being sought.

Effective 29/11/2010

IN THIS SECTION

A8.1 Objectives of the Official Information Act 1982

A8.5 Official Information Act Policy

A8.10 The principle of availability

A8.15 Who may make a request under the Official Information Act

A8.25 Conditions for releasing information

A8.30 Transferring requests

A8.35 Time limits

A8.40 Which INZ processing office responds to the request?

A8.45 Form in which the information may be released

A8.50 Guidelines for withholding information

A8.55 Release of information originating from the New Zealand Police

A8.60 Reasons for refusal to be given and right of complaint to the Ombudsmen

A8.65 Right to request correction of information

A8.70 Requests for information by other Government departments

A8.75 Disclosure of information overseas under section 305 of the Immigration Act 2009

A8.80 Requests from Members of Parliament

A8.85 Consulting the Minister regarding policy information

A8.90 Charges for providing Official Information

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